Non-Immirant O-A (Long Stay) | Thị thực cư trú lâu dài tại Thái Lan

Non-Immirant O-A (Long Stay) | Thị thực cư trú lâu dài tại Thái Lan

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Non-Immigrant Visa  “O-A” (Long Stay)

This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in  Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working. 

 

Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year.  Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

 

  • Eligibility
    1.1 Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application).
    1.2 Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).
    1.3 Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s nationality or residence.
    1.4 Having the nationality of or Vietnamese permanent resident status in the country where applicant’s application is submitted.
    1.5 Not having prohibitive diseases ( Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis, third phase of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14  B.E. 2535.
     
  • Required Documents
    - Passport with validity of not less than 18 months.
    - Copy of Vietnamese ID card (for Vietnamese applicants) or Vietnamese Temporary / Permanent Residence Card (not less than 6 months) (for non-Vietnamese applicants)
    - 3 copies of completed visa application forms.
    - 3 passport-sized photos (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past 6 months.
    - 3 copies of personal data form (Downloador CV
    - Official bank statement letter 
           - showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or equivalent in other currencies (original copy),or
           - an income certificate (original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or
           - a deposit account plus monthly income (original copy) totaling not less than 800,000 Baht.

          * In the case of submitting a bank statement, an original copy of a letter of guarantee from the bank are required.
    - An origianl copy of Certificate of Criminal Record issued from the country of his/her nationality or residence (verification shall be valid for not more than 3 months and should be in English, notarised by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission).
    - An original copy of medical certificate issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases (Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Drug Addiction, Elephantiasis and Third Step of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (certificate shall be valid for not more than 3 months and should be in English, notarised by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission). 
    - The applicant must be medically insured for the entire period of stay in Thailand with coverage for covid-19 disease with the total sum insured of THB 3,000,000 (100,000 USD) per policy year from :
          – Thai Insurance : http://longstay.tgia.org
          – Foreign Insurance as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and Health Insurance of Thailand, which must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company (Download)


    - In the case where the accompanying spouse is not eligible to apply for  the Category ‘O-A’ (Long Stay) visa, he or she will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ visa.  A marriage certificate must be provided as evidence and should be notarised by notary organs or by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission.

 

  • Channels to submit application

    Applicant may submit their application at the Royal Thai embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the Office of the Immigration Bureau in Thailand located onGovernment Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889.  
     
  • Visa fee

    200 USD for multiple entries
     
  • Processing time

    Two working day 
     
  • Recommendations for foreigners with Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) while staying in the Kingdom
    -  Upon arrival, holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 1 year from the date of first entry.
    -  At the end of the 90-day stay , the foreigner must report to the immigration officer in his or her residence area and report again every 90 days during his or her stay in Thailand.  The foreigner may report to the police station if there is no immigration office in his or her residence area.
    -  Foreigner may report to the competent authority by post and should provide the following:
          - A report form (Tor Mor 47).
          - A copy of passport pages showing the foreigner’s photo, personal details, and the latest arrival visa stamp. 
          -  A copy of the previous receipt of acknowledgement.
          - A self-addressed envelope with postage affixed.
          Such documents must be sent to the Immigration Division 1, 120 Moo 3, Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 and must be submitted 7 days before the end of every 90-day period.  A receipt of acknowledgement will be given and should be used for future correspondence.
    -  Foreigner who wishes to extend his or her stay shall submit a request for extension of stay at the Office of the Immigration Bureau with documented evidence of (1) money transfer or a deposit account in Thailand or an income certificate showing an amount of not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate plus a deposit account showing a total amount of not less than 800,000 Baht. and (2) Medical insurance with coverage for covid-19 disease with the total sum insured of THB 3,000,000 (100,000 USD).  A one-year extension of stay shall be granted at the discretion of the immigration officer to the foreigner as long as he or she meets the above requirements.